United Airlines Faces Closer F.A.A. Scrutiny After Safety Incidents
The carrier, which has experienced several recent mishaps, told employees to expect a review by federal regulators in coming weeks.
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8 Incidents in 2 Weeks: What’s Going on With United’s Planes?
While no one was injured, most of the mishaps required emergency landings or diversions. One safety expert said the incidents were not the result of “systemic problems.”
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United Airlines Flight Missing an External Panel Lands Safely
No one realized that the panel from the plane, a Boeing 737-800, was missing until it had landed safely, the airline said.
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FAA Audit of Boeing’s 737 Max Production Found Dozens of Issues
The company failed 33 of 89 audits during an examination conducted by the Federal Aviation Administration after a panel blew off an Alaska Airlines jet in January.